Chesapeakeman Ultra Distance Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 3)

Based on my Eagleman experience, I think it's a good thing. The water was choppier once we got out into the river, but the bay was pretty calm. We probably won't get as much help from the current though.

The only impact I see on the bike route is that there are fewer turns. Kind of a bummer for me, because turns at least break things up a bit.

that's what I was hoping. I don't have much ocean water experience so no chop works for me.

hmm so the bike just got a little duller huh? oh well boring is ok. suddenly adding hills would be bad

OK, they have my $$, I'm in!

Does anyone know if they have campsites available?  I saw it on the entry but it did not work when I clicked the link.

31 days!!!
who's getting psyched up!?!

I am really getting fired up!  Made reservations for me and the family at the host hotel and it shoudl be a blast.  I am ready to race and stop training!

Finally register for race yesterday.  Have has Hotel for a while.  Of course I fell off my bike yesterday too.  Figures.  Marmadaddy is out of race but is a sherpa for me. 

I am getting so pumped to be done with long training sessions--taper will feel sooooo good....  I went online yesterday to check out the host hotel ammenities again---the beds look super comfy, closeby to the shore, it's going to be awesome!

My fiance has rented a 'camp site' near the transition area--he'll be setting up a sun-tent with a grill at 5am race morning so he and my fam can tailgate and watch the race--said he'd bring his bike along to ride out and cheer me on--what a guy! 
Any one else's family/spectators that want company--let me know and I'll pass along info!

Edited by hannawho 2009-08-27 7:50 AM

still haven't pulled the trigger. final negotiations will be next week but do have a room for wifey and the kids (4 and 6 yrs old) at the Hyatt. the plan is for them is to hang at the pool as much as possible and track my progress on the computer (renting a gps tracker from myathlete.com) anyone else bring rugrats?

My wife and kids will be along for support.  11 and 6 years old.  I don't expect much sleep.  LOL   Rented a GPS?  Ingenious!

Wife and 2 year old are coming, but I got them a separate room.

Good call.  2 year olds don't take well to sleeping or waking up when it fits into anyone's schedule buit their own!

RECOVERY WEEK!  I need one.  27 days...and counting

so....very....jealous.

but, this is my last tough week, then taper starts!!! yea buddy!!!

Hang tough.  I may sprinkle in one last long ride but recovery this week and then the taper....................

oh yea...taper begins!! I'm so happy!!!

Congrats, we are getting close.  I am really getting excited.  Feel I'm trained and ready, no real "fear" of the distance, just respect for the work ahead.

I totally understand--I know I've put in the training hours, but you never know what will happen race day right?  I'm getting super excited for it though---I've been picturing each leg of the race, and of course the finish--i just can't wait to get there and do it now .

good luck everyone!  stay strong in the final days

Strong?  I'm just trying to stay upright.  Two weeks ago I fell and banged my hip hard on a pleasure bike with the wife.  Week ago I flipped the lawn tractor.  Got out of the way but hit the shoulder hard.  Saturday I renewed my membership in I forgot to unclip   club.  Hope everyone else is staying healthy.  So far everything should heal in a week. 

Train smart.

Dexter,

Sorry to hear about your misadventures.  Hope you heal up quickly.  Good luck and see you in Maryland!

Good luck at Nations--I know a few friends doing that one--they love it...maybe next year for me!
15 days to go!

An "off" day!  Wow, I could get used to this tapering business.  Only 15 days until we meet in the Bay for a little swim, bike, run.

I'll be there for the AquaVelo   good luck to everyone !